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Tug-of-War Rules and Regulations
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November 2002
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1) Each team may have one coach on the field. No others
are permitted.
2) The rope shall be 50 feet long and at least 1 inch
in diameter.
3) The winning team must pull the opposing team across
the designated boundary, which is 6 feet 6inches.
4) Each pull will begin with the “ready, set, pull”(a
starters horn, or other suitable device may be used).
5) Changing positions is prohibited once the pull has
commenced.
6) The lead person must keep his/her hands behind the
6 foot 6 inch mark on the rope. Advancing beyond this mark will result in
automatic disqualification.
7) Lying on the ground is prohibited. If a participant
falls, he/she has 5 seconds to stand up or the team will be disqualified.
8) The rope will not be “wrapped around “ a participant
in any manner whatsoever.
9) Teams must pull straight back. Absolutely no whipping
or weaving the rope.
10) Tennis shoes, running shoes or boots must be worn
during all pulls. Bare feet, thongs or cleats are prohibited.
11) Gloves are allowed and are recommended. Chalk/Powder
is allowed, but no sticky substances are permitted. |
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Vancouver Island Fire Fighters Association
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Since 1931
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Property of the Vancouver Island Fire Fighters Association |
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